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    Help needed to diagnose a difficult leak from the top!

    Hi guys, I finally finished the whole thing! I also wrote a brief writeup to document my experience. I always do so after each DIY to remind myself what happened. Useful in the future. Also it might be useful to others. So I copy and paste it here as well. Please let me know if there is anything...
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    Help needed to diagnose a difficult leak from the top!

    Hi Terry, thanks for the reply. I verified that the hose is fine using my zip-tie and paper towel kung fu skills. Just now, I removed that nipple again. Wrapped it with tape 9 or 10 rounds and applied pipe dope over it. Tightened it like a maniac. Still a small leak. I don't know what to do and...
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    Help needed to diagnose a difficult leak from the top!

    Thanks for the reply! I really hope you are wrong though. But maybe you are not. Surprisingly, Sears still would cover this WH. I need to pay $99 to have a guy from Sears/Kenmore to take a look. But I was warned that they typically won't warranty leak from top. They told me they only cover leak...
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    Help needed to diagnose a difficult leak from the top!

    Howdy Terry and all other good folks here! I really need some help this time. This forum has helped me a lot. But my problems are usually small. This time is tough. So I have to register to ask a question. My WH is a Kenmore gas heater made by AO Smith. 6 years old. As you can see (maybe not...
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